exigences

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The most striking lines, the most eloquent tirades, arise less from the exigences of the drama than from the constant desire of the poet to give expression to his love of Provence.

From Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence by Downer, Charles Alfred

Only the exigences of labor can excuse verbal intercourse.

From The Triumph of John Kars A Story of the Yukon by Cullum, Ridgwell

Every people, every large community is able to furniſh a revenue adequate to the exigences of government.

From The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6: Literary Curiosities Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts by Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason)

N.B.—The exigences of the Drama are responsible for his making his appearance here, instead of waiting, as is more usual, at the church.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, February 1, 1890 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

He recovered his composure hurriedly, as the exigences of the situation were such that one could readily forget a little inconvenience when one’s life was at stake.

From The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid by Collins, Dennis